#51aaef color: Cerulean
#51aaef is rgb(81, 170, 239) in RGB and oklch(71.309% 0.13225 244.676) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Sky blue
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- ≈ Sky blue
- blue-400
- Black 6%
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About #51aaef
#51aaef is a bright light sky blue color. In OKLCH it has 71.3% lightness, 0.132 chroma and a hue of 245°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.52:1 contrast and black text 8.35:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Cerulean (#55aaee). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is blue-400.
Lighter: #51aaef mixed with white
Darker: #51aaef mixed with black
Calmer: #51aaef with less saturation
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Questions about #51aaef
What color is #51aaef?
#51aaef is bright light sky blue. The closest named color is Cerulean. In RGB it is rgb(81, 170, 239), in HSL hsl(206.2, 83.16%, 62.75%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.309% 0.13225 244.676).
What colors go well with #51aaef?
The complementary color of #51aaef is #db8f3d. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00b6d5 and #8a9bf4. The triadic partners are #e67d98 and #90b04d.
Is white or black text more readable on #51aaef?
Black text reads better on #51aaef: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.52:1 and black gives 8.35:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #51aaef a warm or cool color?
#51aaef is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 245 degrees, its lightness 71.3% and its chroma 0.132.